Author: Rhys Gregory

Rhymney Valley foodbank is now hitting the road thanks to a donation from Caerphilly County Borough Council. The Council provided a grant through its Community Empowerment Fund to enable the foodbank to purchase a new van and cover running costs for 12 months. This donation has made a vast difference in helping the foodbank, which operates in Aberbargoed, Rhymney and New Tredegar, make deliveries and pick up much needed stock. Cllr Carol Andrews, the Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for Communities, said “Local foodbanks provide invaluable support to some of our most vulnerable residents during times of crisis. “Sadly foodbanks…

Jane Hutt CBE, MS Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip, along with other representatives from Welsh Government visited Caldicot’s TogetherWORKS. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the ambition of Monmouthshire County Council’s Community and Corporate Plan and how Monmouthshire’s partnership working is feeding into Welsh Government policy and reducing the effects of inequality and poverty. Monmouthshire County Council Leader, Cllr. Mary Ann Brocklesby, Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement, Cllr Angela Sandles, TogetherWORKS’ Centre Manager Isla Arendell, Edward Watts MBE, Chair of Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) and Rachael King of Cyfannol were amongst those who welcomed…

Work will begin on Monday September 4th to overhaul the Menai Suspension Bridge to ensure it is permanently restored in time for its 200th anniversary. The second phase of work will see new permanent hangers installed, following a rigorous period of development and testing, as well as extensive paint work to the exterior of the bridge. The work will be carried out by Spencer Group and overseen by UK Highways A55 Limited and the Welsh Government. The start date has been chosen to minimise disruption over the summer holidays and work is expected to be completed the end of summer…

As the NHS turns 75, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has set out how the NHS will need to be reformed and how the public will need to help shape those reforms if the NHS is to celebrate a centenary. Speaking at the Bevan Commission NHS 75 Conference, Ms Morgan was clear that change was needed to ensure NHS Wales can continue to deliver care for future generations. The NHS has continued to evolve, adopting new treatments and technologies as healthcare has advanced, helping people to live longer and healthier lives. Demand for NHS care has increased steadily as people live…

Are you ready to set foot on another adventure outdoors? If you’ve ever hiked or trekked, you probably already know that gearing up properly can make a trip that much more comfortable and enjoyable. And a big part of that is choosing the right outdoor clothing. The right clothing choices will result in a comfortable time, whereas the wrong clothing choices can lead to uncomfortable and problematic situations in places where it’s hard to solve those problems. Here are some crucial tips for you to follow before you set foot on your next trail so that your adventure can be…

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Helping youngsters understand healthy cooking is the aim of a rapidly growing business in Port Talbot. Food and Nutrition teacher Kath Ward recently launched her new venture Cook Stars and response to her cookery classes, parties and other events has been excellent. Youngsters learn a broad range of cooking skills as well as how to use kitchen implements safely, and they are also encouraged to try foods they might not have had before. Toddlers can even begin at the age of two in Cook Stars Mini, starting early to learn the benefits of preparing good, fresh food in a fun and enjoyable…

The Bumble Bee pub in Gwent has reopened with a new look following an £150k investment. The pub’s refresh has seen the introduction of new wallpaper, stylish lighting, new seating, and uplifting colour palettes. With an updated bar area and investment in team training, the pub has now officially reopened with a fresh new look.  Chris & Donna Davis, who run The Arthrogryposis Group UK, a national charity for people affected by Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, were chosen as the pub’s community heroes to pour the first pints in celebration of the pub’s reopening.  The pub which recently welcomed a new…

The first cohorts of Senior Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service have graduated from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.   The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust recently introduced a new role of Senior Paramedic, specifically focused on the frontline clinical leadership of its Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, and UWTSD’s  Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research (WAPPAR) devised a leadership development programme to support it. This is a growing scheme that plans to develop more Senior Paramedics each year. A need was identified for a consistent, coherent and standardised leadership development programme to support staff in these roles. The resulting award is…

Unprecedented police operation against organised crime leads to 52 arrests and £8.7 million of cannabis seized across southern Wales Throughout June, police forces in England and Wales took part in an intensification period designed to disrupt Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) by taking out a key source of their revenue, whilst simultaneously apprehending many of those involved, safeguarding those being exploited, and increasing intelligence. Criminal networks involved in drug dealing, immigration crime and money laundering were targeted by police and partner agencies as part of Operation Mille, which saw forces focus resources on tackling large-scale cannabis cultivations – a key source…